Tagging Expedition Leads to Grand Slam at Tropic Star Lodge
This article is a summary of reporting by Marlin. Originally published January 1, 2024.
During a marine research tagging project based out of Tropic Star Lodge in Panama, participating anglers achieved a rare offshore Grand Slam by catching and releasing multiple billfish species in a single expedition. The project aimed to deploy satellite tracking tags to gather crucial data on marlin migration corridors and habitat use in Central American waters. The event showcases how Panama's prolific sport-fishing community regularly partners with scientific conservation efforts.
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A scientific billfish tagging expedition off Panama culminated in an extraordinary angling Grand Slam.
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